Here are Leeds United FC's top 5 highest-paid players in 2025/2026.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin
Weekly wages: £120,000
Yearly: £6.2 million
Dominic Calvert-Lewin is the highest-paid Leeds United player this season with a weekly salary of £120,000 and £6.2 million per year. The English footballer moved to the club in the summer transfer window.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin is a household name in English football, having played for Everton FC for several seasons.
Jack Harrison
Weekly wages: £90,000
Yearly: £4.7 million
Jack Harrison is the second-highest earner at Leeds United FC, as he makes £90,000 per week and £4.7 million annually. He plays as a right winger and is one of the most consistent performers in the team.
Jack Harrison joined Leeds United in 2021 but was previously on loan at Everton from 2023 to 2025.
Sebastiaan Bornauw
Weekly wages: £70,000
Yearly: £3.6 million
The next player on the Leeds United payroll this season is Sebastiaan Bornauw, who earns £70,000 per week and up to £3.6 million per year.
Sebastiaan Bornauw is a Belgian professional footballer. He joined Leeds United in the 2025 summer transfer following his exit from VfL Wolfsburg.
Sean Longstaff
Weekly wages: £70,000
Yearly: £3.6 million
Sean Longstaff's salary at Leeds United this season is £70,000 per week and £3.6 million per year. The English footballer joined the club following his exit from Newcastle United.
Sean Longstaff plays as a midfielder and is one of the first-team options for Leeds United this season.
Lukas Nmecha
Weekly wages: £60,000
Yearly: £3.1 million
Lukas Nmecha's salary at Leeds United is £60,000 per week and up to £3.1 million per year. The German footballer joined the club on a free transfer from Wolfsburg.
Lukas Nmecha plays as a forward. He was a product of the Manchester City academy.
Gabriel Gudmundsson
Weekly wages: £60,000
Yearly: £3.1 million
Gabriel Gudmundsson is the next player on the Leeds United payroll this season with a weekly salary of £60,000 per week and £3.1 million per year.
Gabriel Gudmundsson is a Swedish footballer who plays as a left back.
Anton Stach
Weekly wages: £55,000
Yearly: £2.9 million
Anton Stach is the next player on the Leeds United payroll this season with a weekly salary of £55,000 per week and £2.9 million per year. The German footballer plays as a defensive midfielder.
Anton Stach joined Leeds United in the 2025 summer transfer window for £17 million from TSG Hoffenheim.
Pascal Struijk
Weekly wages: £50,000
Yearly: £2.6 million
Pascal Struijk is a Dutch centre-back. He earns £50,000 weekly and £2.6 million annually. He is one of the most reliable defenders at the club. He joined Leeds United in 2018 as a youth player and has been part of the team ever since.
Daniel James
Weekly wages: £50,000
Yearly: £2.6 million
Dan James earns £70,000 weekly and £2.6 million annually. The Welsh winger is known for his speed and versatility.
Dan James joined Leeds United in 2021 from Manchester United for a figure estimated to be around £25 million.
Jaka Bijol
Weekly wages: £50,000
Yearly: £2.6 million
Jaka Bijol is the next player on the Leeds United payroll with a weekly salary of £50,000 per week and £2.6 million per year. The Slovenian footballer plays as a centre back. He joined the club in 2025 for around €21 million.
Brenden Aaronson
Weekly wages: £45,000
Yearly: £2.3 million
Brenden Aaronson is an American attacking midfielder. He earns £45,000 per week and £2.3 million annually. He is known for his energy, pressing, and creativity.
Joe Rodon
Weekly wages: £40,000
Yearly: £2.1 million
Joe Rodon is the next player on the list with a weekly salary of £40,000 per week and £2.1 million per year. The Welsh footballer plays as a centre back. He joined Leeds United initially on loan from Tottenham Hotspur before signing a permanent deal.
Noah Okafor
Weekly wages: £38,500
Yearly: £2 million
Noah Okafor's weekly wage at Leeds United is £38,500 per week and £2 million per year.
Noah Okafor is one of the new signings for Leeds United during the 2025 summer transfer window. The Swiss footballer joined the Whites from AC Milan for around £18 million.
Ethan Ampadu
Weekly wages: £35,000
Yearly: £1.8 million
Ethan Ampadu is also one of the players on the Leeds United payroll. He earns £35,000 per week and £1.8 million per year at the club.
Lucas Perri
Weekly wages: £35,000
Yearly: £1.8 million
Lucas Perri earns £35,000 per week and £1.8 million per year. He is one of the goalkeeping options for Leeds United this season.
Lucas Perri is a Brazilian goalkeeper. He joined Leeds United in 2025 from Lyon for a fee in the region of €15 million.
Wilfried Gnonto
Weekly wages: £30,000
Yearly: £1.6 million
Wilfried Gnonto is the next player on the Leeds United payroll with a weekly salary of £30,000 per week and £1.6 million per month.
Illan Meslier
Weekly wages: £30,000
Yearly: £1.6 million
Illan Messier's salary at Leeds United this season is £30,000 per week and £1.6 million per year. The French footballer is one of the goalkeeping options for Leeds United.
Illan Meslier joined Leeds United from French club Lorient initially on loan before signing a permanent deal.
Jayden Bogle
Weekly wages: £30,000
Yearly: £1.6 million
Jayden Bogle is paid £30,000 per week and £1.6 million as a Leeds United player. He plays as a right back.
Ao Tanaka
Weekly wages: £25,000
Yearly: £1.3 million
Ao Tanaka is the next player on the Leeds United payroll with a weekly salary of £25,000 per week and £1.3 million per year. The Japanese footballer joined Leeds United from Fortuna Düsseldorf.
Karl Darlow
Weekly wages: £20,000
Yearly: £1.1 million
Karl Darlow's salary at Leeds United this season is £20,000 per week and £1.1 million per year. He is one of the goalkeeping options for the club.
Isaac Schmidt
Weekly wages: £20,000
Yearly: £1 million
Isaac Schmidt's salary at Leeds United is £20,000 per week and £1 million per year.
Joël Piroe
Weekly wages: £20,000
Yearly: £1 million
Joël Piroe is the next player on the Leeds United payroll. He earns a base salary of £20,000 per week and up to £1 million per year. The Dutch footballer plays as a forward.
Sam Byram
Weekly wages: £20,000
Yearly: £1 million
Sam Byram is the next player on the list. He is paid £20,000 per week and £1 million per year at Leeds United. The English footballer is a versatile player who can be deployed in the left-back position and can also play right-back.
Ilia Gruev
Weekly wages: £15,000
Yearly: £780k
Ilia Gruev is the next player on the list with a weekly salary of £15,000 and £780k per year. The Bulgarian footballer plays as a defensive midfielder.
Alex Cairns
Weekly wages: £5,000
Yearly: £260k
Alex Cairns earns £5,000 per week and £260k per year. He is one of the goalkeeping options for the club.
Charlie Crew
Weekly wages: £1,000
Yearly: £156k
Charlie Crew earns £1,000 per week and £156k per year at Leeds United. He plays as a defensive midfielder.
